Jessie
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Jessie
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Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Afrikaans
Xhosa
Zulu
Specialties
Test PreparationBusinessHi :) I am a certified and experienced teacher with over 15 000 lessons on italki.
Teaches
English
Native
Speaks
Afrikaans
Xhosa
Zulu
Specialties
Test PreparationBusinessHi :) I am a certified and experienced teacher with over 15 000 lessons on italki.
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From South AfricaLiving in Other, South Africa (22:19 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Apr 2, 2013InterestsSports & FitnessPets & AnimalsEnvironment & NatureFoodFilms & TV Series
Hello! 👋
I’m a certified English teacher from South Africa with 12+ years of experience and 15,000+ lessons taught. Specializing in exam prep (IELTS, TOEFL, FCE) and fluency coaching, I help students speak confidently while refining grammar and vocabulary naturally—like a friendly chat!
My secret? Curiosity. I love asking questions to keep you talking, whether we’re discussing food, nature, or global issues.
When offline, you’ll find me hiking, surfing, or buried in a book. Ready to learn your way? Let’s start! 😊Me as a Teacher
I tailor each session to you—your goals, your pace, your interests. Instead of sticking to one textbook, I use a mix of online resources that keep things fresh and flexible. As we chat, I’ll gently guide you with spoken and written corrections—nothing too formal or fussy, just natural feedback that helps you grow while staying in the flow. One of my biggest assets as a teacher, is my curiosity and ability to come up with questions to keep you speaking.My lessons & teaching style
🌟 Conversation Practice
Improve your fluency and confidence through natural conversation, with feedback on grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. Materials include articles or short videos.
📝 Exam Preparation
Focus on IELTS, TOEFL, or FCE speaking and writing tasks. Includes real question samples and detailed feedback to help you improve.
🔧 Grammar Support
Target specific grammar points like articles, conditionals, prepositions, or verb tenses with clear explanations and practice.
💬 Vocabulary Boost
Learn to use descriptive language, idioms, and phrasal verbs naturally.
💼 Business English
Build confidence in professional settings—emails, meetings, interviews, etc.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Teaching IELTS Exam Prep - BridgeTEFL USA - 2024A 20-Hour
reading and discussion-based course on
effective, current methodology for
teaching English to adult speakers of
other languages with emphasis given to
teaching in classrooms in countries
where English is not the dominant
language – an English as a foreign
language context.
In this Teaching IELTS course, trainees
gain a comprehensive understanding of
the IELTS exam, including the scoring
criteria and question types.
Certificate verified
20 Hour Teaching Business English Certificate - TEFL.CO - 202420 Hour Teaching Business English Course includes the following: The Business Arena, The Business English Learner, Business English Teaching Contexts and Opportunities, Assessing Needs, Teaching Business English Speaking Skills, Teaching Business English Writing Skills
Certificate verified
120 HOUR TEFL - i-to-i - 2012I have completed my 120 hour training in Teaching English as a Foreign Language.
This includes modules on: Classroom management, Teaching Grammar, Cultural Sensitivity, Giving Feedback and Learning New Language.
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2011 - 2015
Online English TeacherI taught both group and private lessons, both following a course or giving customized lessons. I managed to teach over 3000 lessons during my time at EF.
Education
2009 - 2012
Bachelor’s - Media, Communication & Culture
Work Experience
2013 - 2015
Teacher Quality AssessorI carried out quality assurance on teachers' performance, and provided training to improvement teacher and lesson quality
2022 - 2024
Yoga InstructorI have experience teaching yoga to a diverse range of individuals, including groups of 5 to 20 participants
2011 - 2012
Film editorI have experience working in media and film, shooting and editing film and TV productions.
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Rating
1,351
Students
16.4k
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
Trial Lesson
592 lessons completed
USD 9.00+
General Conversation Practice
A1 - C2Conversation8,533 lessons completed
USD 11.83+
Package with 13% off
Grammar Support
A1 - C2Language Essentials1,612 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Package with 12% off
FCE, CAE, IELTS & TOEFLexam preparation
A1 - C2Test Preparation3,042 lessons completed
USD 18.80+
Package with 13% off
Job Interview Preparation & Business English
A1 - C2Business227 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 10% off
Vocabulary Boost
A1 - C2Language Essentials1,100 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Package with 13% off
Availability
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Quiz (16)
1,676 Reviews
Michael
76 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
I've been taking lessons with Jessie for over 6 month now, and I'm extremly happy that I have found such a great teacher. Jessie's lessons are excellent, and I highly recommend them to anyone looking to improve their speaking skills, expand their vocabulary and enjoy the learning process.
Oct 26, 2024
gerhard
22 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
My one-on-one English class with Jessie was simply amazing! Her expertise and personalized approach made every session valuable. She explained grammar and vocabulary with clarity, boosting my understanding. Jessie's warm and supportive environment encouraged my growth. Her dedication and creative activities enhanced my proficiency. I highly recommend Jessie as an exceptional one-on-one English teacher. Thank you, Jessie, for the incredible learning experience!
Jun 9, 2023
Michael Abril
25 English lessons
Jessie is a great teacher and person. Her interaction is very helpful in the learning process.
Jun 2, 2025
Simon Künzli
122 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Whatever I come up with, you are always capable to explain every detail accurately and with great educational patience. You tailor each lesson meticulously and if necessary spontaneously to me need. Your skills as a teacher impresses me in every class. Thanks for being my teacher for years and dozens of hours
Aug 9, 2023
Alex
3 English lessons
I would say one word, only one word - amazing!
Jun 5, 2025
Alessandra Plesi
13 English lessons
Jessie is absolutely the perfect person to practice English with.
She’s calm, a great listener, and always understands exactly what you need.
Talking with her is a real pleasure — she’s kind, attentive, and always makes you feel at ease.
On top of that, she always finds something truly useful to teach you, even when you’re just having a casual conversation.
Every lesson feels both enjoyable and valuable. Highly recommended!
May 27, 2025
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